Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-7
Buildings and accessory structures
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A. All exterior exposed surfaces of buildings and accessory structures not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative to protect them from deterioration. B. All signs exposed to public view shall be maintained in good repair. Excessively weathered or faded signs shall be repaired, restored or removed. Inoperative electrical or other mechanical signs shall be repaired or removed. C. The exterior of every building or accessory structure shall be maintained free of broken windows. All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean. Except when necessary in the course of changing displays, no storage or materials, stock or inventory shall be permitted in window display areas ordinarily exposed to public view, unless such areas are first screened by drapes, venetian blinds or other means of making the windows translucent. All screening of interiors shall be maintained in a clean and attractive manner and in a good state of repair. D. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, all floors, walls, ceilings, stairs and fixtures of a building's exterior walls, roofs, porches or appurtenances thereto shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. E. The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition. F. The exterior parts of a building shall be maintained so as to keep water from entering the building. Materials which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced and refinished in a workmanlike manner. Exterior walls, gutters, leaders, soffits, cupolas, roofs and other parts of the building shall be free from loose and unsecured objects and materials. Such objects or materials shall be removed, repaired or replaced. G. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of fleas and roaches, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. H. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be screened with wire mesh and other suitable materials. I. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to multifamily premises shall be provided with self-closing type devices or screens. Windows and other openings in such premises used for ventilation shall be screened. J. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse. Garbage and refuse containers shall be of an approved waterproof type. Garbage, refuse and other debris shall not be permitted to accumulate in public halls and stairways of multifamily premises and commercial premises.
Section 114-7 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive exterior maintenance standards for buildings and accessory structures. It requires that exposed surfaces be protected against deterioration, that signs and windows be kept in good repair, and that multifamily and commercial properties be kept free of pests, vermin, and unsanitary conditions. The provision also sets seasonal requirements—such as self-closing screens on entrances from May 1 to October 1—and mandates proper handling and disposal of garbage and refuse.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential and commercial properties in Wappingers Falls are generally expected to maintain all exterior surfaces, signs, windows, roofs, gutters, and foundation walls in sound and protective condition under § 114-7. For multifamily and commercial premises specifically, compliant operators routinely address pest and rodent control, screen basement openings with wire mesh, and ensure garbage is stored in approved waterproof containers without accumulating in common areas. Between May 1 and October 1, entrances to multifamily buildings are expected to have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings should be screened as well.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in multifamily buildings in Wappingers Falls may look to § 114-7 for standards covering exterior upkeep, pest control, window integrity, and sanitary refuse handling that landlords are required to meet. If conditions such as broken windows, rodent infestations, or unsanitary common areas are present, tenants may consider documenting the issues and contacting the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Wappingers Falls to file a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 114-7 might be raised as part of a broader housing complaint process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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